Your Trusted Water Heater Experts in Ocala

A reliable hot water supply is essential for everyday comfort and convenience. At Hefner Plumbing, we understand the importance of a well-functioning water heater. We offer a wide range of water heater solutions, from traditional tank-style models to energy-efficient tankless systems. Whether you’re looking to replace an old water heater or upgrade to a more efficient model, our expert team can help you choose the right solution for your home.

We are the Ocala water heaters experts…specializing in the sale, installation, and maintenance of a variety of water heaters, including electric, gas, hybrid, and tankless models. Our technicians are skilled in handling all types of water heater installations, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency. We also offer comprehensive maintenance services, including flushing, inspection, and repair, to keep your water heater running smoothly and extend its lifespan.

Electric Water Heaters

Electric water heaters are a popular choice for many homeowners due to their reliability and ease of installation. They operate by heating water through electric elements, making them a suitable option for areas without natural gas access. Electric water heaters are energy-efficient, especially when paired with energy-saving features like smart thermostats. They are also relatively quiet and low-maintenance, requiring minimal upkeep.

Gas Water Heaters

Gas water heaters offer efficient and reliable hot water, making them a popular choice for many households. They heat water using natural gas or propane, providing a consistent supply of hot water. Gas water heaters are typically more energy-efficient than electric models, especially when equipped with energy-saving features like high-efficiency burners and advanced insulation. They also offer quick recovery times, ensuring a steady supply of hot water even during peak usage periods.

Hybrid Water Heaters

Hybrid water heaters combine the best of both worlds, utilizing both electric and heat pump technology to provide efficient and cost-effective hot water. These systems work by extracting heat from the surrounding air and transferring it to the water tank. Hybrid water heaters are highly energy-efficient, reducing energy consumption and lowering utility bills. They are also environmentally friendly, as they minimize greenhouse gas emissions. They require professional installation and maintenance.

Tankless Gas Water Heaters

Tankless gas water heaters provide an endless supply of hot water on demand. Unlike traditional tank-style water heaters, they heat water only when it’s needed, eliminating the need for a storage tank. This can lead to significant energy savings, as you only pay for the hot water you use. Tankless water heaters are also compact and can be installed almost anywhere, making them ideal for smaller homes or spaces with limited room.

With Hefner Plumbing, you know exactly what you are getting and how much you are going to pay before we show up. We know our products inside and out. (Literally) After all, we are water heater specialists. We haul off the old heater and recycle. Plus, we support all of our products after they are installed giving you peace of mind.

Servicing My Tankless Water Heater

I would say that 80% of people that have tank less water heater have never been told they need to flush the heat exchanger!

QUICK ANSWER: Tankless water heaters must be serviced without question. Servicing should be frequent and constant. A servicing really means flushing the heat exchanger with a special solution. A lot of companies will sell you the heater but don’t bother telling you that you need the optional ports that are used for cleaning purposes called isolation valves. If you do not have these ports at the bottom part of the heater it will definitely be more costly to maintain and clean the heat exchanger. I promise you will be replacing your tankless sooner than you expect if you do not service the heater.

DETAILS: Service valves or isolation valves are critical in properly servicing a tankless water heater. Flushing helps remove mineral deposits inside the heat coils. When the water passes through the heat exchanger, it leaves behind expelled minerals that can adhere to the sides of the heat exchanger and also build up in the bottom diaphragm. If not removed the minerals will clog the heat coils and cause your heat exchanger to leak. Not to mention this process will slow the water down because now is can it take longer to heat the water because of built up mineral deposits. So what does this mean, it means you’ll see more fluctuations in the water temperature in a higher usage of gas trying to heat through these internal deposits decreasing the efficiency of the heater dramatically. Also when this happens it can malfunction the computer module because it can’t understand the temperature indifference.  If you do not service your tankless water heater you will experience heat loss and eventually you will need to replace the heat exchanger or the whole tankless water heater.

BENEFITS: Flushing your tankless water heater will maintain the efficiency of the heater as well as it’s life span. You paid a lot of money for your tankless water heater. Make sure you don’t have to replace it prematurely. Just give us a call and will be glad to set up an appointment to flush and clean your tankless water heater.